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Click on the icons for interactive news experiences for you and your students. The news-related lesson plans offer an easy way to integrate technology into your program. There are writing assignments with instruction, video and polling, informational text with interactive comprehension quizzes, and much more. They're easy to use and make use of the latest in technology's learning tools.

Word of the Day

A great vocabulary builder, terrific for SAT practice.

Quote of the Day

An inspirational quote and writing prompt.

Around the Globe

Headlines from around the world with an interactive globe. Speech tool can read the story aloud.

Comparing News Stories

A brief news story and a writing lesson, updated daily.

Lesson Plans for Teachers

Ten+ lesson plans in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, timed to this week's events.

Activity Sheet

Can be printed and distributed to students.

Newsie k-3

A video and news activity for students in grades K-3.

Video News Views

A video and news poll activity for grades 4 and higher. Updated weekly.

Write the News

A weekly in-depth writing assignment with instructions and news connection.

From the Core

Informational text with a self-assessment comprehension quiz. Updated weekly.

Page One Prime

An in-depth look at a story making news this week.

Why Use Newspapers in Education?

The Virginian-Pilot provides newspapers to grades K-12 in the greater Hampton Roads area. Classroom access to the electronic replica of The Virginian-Pilot (ePilot) is supported by subscriber donations. 

NEWS is a dynamic tool for energizing classrooms, engaging students, increasing cultural awareness, and essential for encouraging critical thinking skills. The newspaper is a powerful tool for promoting literacy, while also creating involved and informed citizens. Our mission is to partner with teachers and administrators in providing classroom access to news for every student in the greater Hampton Roads area. Login or register to receive your daily access to The Virginian-Pilot!

 

Would you prefer to receive printed newspapers?

If you want to receive a printed copy of The Virginian-Pilot for your classroom, you may do so by paying for a subscription at our reduced education rate. To set up a paper subscription and delivery, please call 757-446-2987.